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Awing: meaning, definitions and examples

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awing

 

[ əˈwɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flying device

An awing is a variant form of the word 'wing', referring to a part of an aircraft that provides lift or support during flight. Typically used in aviation and engineering contexts, it implies a structure that helps with aerodynamics.

Synonyms

flap, wing

Examples of usage

  • The engineer designed a new awing for better aerodynamics.
  • The awing of the plane was damaged during the storm.
  • Birds use their awings to soar through the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "awing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 asa

🇮🇳 पंख

🇩🇪 Flügel

🇮🇩 sayap

🇺🇦 крила

🇵🇱 skrzydło

🇯🇵 翼

🇫🇷 aile

🇪🇸 ala

🇹🇷 kanat

🇰🇷 날개

🇸🇦 جناح

🇨🇿 křídlo

🇸🇰 krídlo

🇨🇳 翅膀

🇸🇮 krilo

🇮🇸 væng

🇰🇿 қанат

🇬🇪 ბრილი

🇦🇿 qanad

🇲🇽 ala

Etymology

The term 'awing' appears to be a variant or misspelling of the word 'wing', which has its roots in Old English 'winge', related to the Proto-Germanic '*wangana' and Dutch 'vleugel'. The original meanings revolved around the idea of something that aids in flying or movement. Historically, conducting flight has intrigued humanity, giving rise to numerous terms related to wing structures in both natural and artificial contexts. The evolution of aviation has led to innovations in wing designs, with the term now often associated with aerial vehicles.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,638, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.